Franks + Dranks
6-9 p.m., Friday, July 17
Franks + Dranks is back at Piedmont Arts, serving up a summer evening packed with live music, great food, and good vibes.
Get ready for an unforgettable performance by singer-songwriter William Nesmith, whose smooth blend of pop, R&B, and soul has drawn comparisons to Stevie Wonder, Sam Smith, and Bruno Mars.
Come hungry! Local all-star chefs Shane Pinkston and Will Gravely will be cooking up hot dogs with all the fixings, plus chips, cookies, soft drinks, and water. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase at the cash bar.
Tickets: $20 for general admission and $10 for ages 12 and under.
This event is sponsored by Burton & Company.
On View
On view through Aug. 14
Offering an innovative and meaningful artistic experience for artists and the community by transforming the milestone of America’s 250th anniversary into a platform for contemporary creative expression.
Admission is free.
On view through Aug. 14
Ebrahimi is a student artist with a diverse background in dance and visual arts. Her painting, “The Last of the Cherry Tomatoes,” won the Piedmont Arts Guild Special Student Award in “Expressions 2025” and a silver medal in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards in 2026.
Admission is free.
These exhibits are sponsored by VisitMartinsville, Brightspeed, Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust, Lynwood Artists, and What’s Your Sign.
Upcoming Events
Art Talk with Lily Ebrahimi
12:30-1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 23
Join the Piedmont Arts Guild for a special presentation by student artist Lily Ebrahimi.
Ebrahimi is a versatile artist with a diverse background in dance and visual arts. She is a senior at Community High School in Roanoke, Virginia, and a former dancer with both the Southwest Virginia Ballet and Star City School of Dance. Her artistic training includes studies at the prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan. Her work is on view in the Foster Gallery through Aug. 14.
RSVP by Wednesday, July 22.
Admission is free.
Happy Birthday, America! Family Day
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8
Enjoy games, crafts, and snacks at this fun Family Day for all ages in the Gravely-Lester Art Garden.
Admission is free.
Savory September: New York, New York
6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18
Big city flavors meet small town charm at this New York-themed fundraiser for the arts.
Local chefs will serve up small bites straight from the soul of the city: the corner deli, the late-night slice joint, the ballpark, and the legendary supper clubs of Manhattan. Pair that with custom cocktails and live music by Marie Anderson, and you’ve got yourself a party worth hailing a cab for.
Tickets: Admission is $65 per person and includes food and drinks. 50/50 raffle tickets are $20 each or $100 for six.
Classes + Camps
Summer Art Camp: Grades 6-8
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 20-24
Explore art from African, Asian, Indigenous, Hispanic, and European cultures.
Tickets: $80 for members and $90 for nonmembers.
Yoga in the Galleries
6-7 p.m.
Second Tuesday of each month
Enjoy a relaxing traditional or chair yoga session with instructor Ally Snead in the galleries.
Tickets: $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.
Bob Ross Workshop
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
First Thursday of each month
Learn Bob Ross’ famous technique with certified instructor Naomi Hodge-Muse.
Tickets: $75 for members and $85 for nonmembers.
Chix with Stix
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Second and fourth Tuesday of each month
Self-guided sessions provide a space to socialize while knitting.
Tickets: Free for members and $5 for nonmembers.
Indigo Shibori Workshop
1-4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17
Experience the magic of natural indigo dyeing with instructor Jennifer Reis.
Tickets: $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers.
